Ration



Nov. L 1932,

J. L. BREESE, JR

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Nov. 1, 1932. J. L. BRI-:Esa JR LSSSSM HEATER Filed Nov. 7, 1950 2 sheets-sheet 2 Batented Nov. l, 1932 NTED I' Price JAMES L. .'BREESE, JR., OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, ASSIGNOR T0 OIL DEVICES CORPO- RATION, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS THEATER Application tiled November 7, 1930. Serial No. 493,938.

My invention relates to stoves or heaters and has for one object the provision of a stove in which a base or burner portion may be employed with a readily accessible mixing chamber or iirepot. Another object is the provision of means for readily and quickly demounting the stove, wholly or partly. Another object is the provision of a stove having separable combustion and radiation portions. Another object is the provision of a stove or heater having reversible or interchangeable radiation or heating portions. Other objects will appear from time to time in the course of the specification and claims.

I illustrate my invention more or less diagrammatically in the accompanying drawings, wherein- Figure l is a side elevation with parts in section;

Figure 2 is a similar view of a variant form of my device' Figure 3 1s a plan view of the structure shown in Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a side elevation with parts in section, a further modication of m device;

Figure 5 is a similar view of a urt er modi1'ication5and Figure 6 is .a plan view of the structure shown-in Figure 5. Y

Like parts are indicated by like symbols throughout the specification and drawings.

Referring iirst to Figure l, A generally indicates a bottom portion having the legs or Supports A1, rlhe bottom and legs are in Figure l shown as integrally formed, al-

though l' do not wish to be specifically so limited. Upwardly projecting rom the bottom A is an outer circular rim or flange A2 and an inner rim or flange A2. Press-fitted about the outer flange A2, and conforming to its cylindrical outer surface, is an outer wall i or housing member A4. `llt is inwardly rel mounted upon the reduced portionNA, with duced, about its upper edge, as at A5, with a consequent. shoulder A6. A7' indicates a radiation member which may be sli-dably its lower edge abutting against the shoulder A6. .A8 is any suitable top or closure for the' member A". Y

Mounted about the Hange Aa is the wall or partit-ion member B, herein shown as cy lindrical. Resting upon its upper edge, as at B1, is the rin B2, from which depends the inner wall 3, the bottom of which is closed as by the bottom B4. The wall B3 is formed witha plurality of primary air apertures B5. About the upper edge of the wall B3 are the secondary air apertures B", which may be upwardly and inwardly inclined. l

C indicates a fuel linewhich may be controlled as by the valve C1. It communicates with an elbow C2, whence extends a line C3 which passes vupwardly through the bottom B4, its upper end terminating somewhat above said bottom. G4 C4 indicate spacing nuts or the like, which may be screwthreaded upon the line or pipe C3,- and which serve to lock it adjustably in relation to the bottom B4. i

D is a Hue aperture formed in the side of the member A4, and surrounded by a tubular ange D1, to which'may be secured the elbow A D2, in communication withv the iue pipe or chimney D". y

Referring to Figures 2 and 3 l illustrate a variantl form of radiation member which includes the cylindrical lower portion l] and the generally rectangular upward extension or expansion El herein shown as having rounded corners E2. The flat top E3 of the a portion F1 may be provided with apertures F4 in which may be seated removable covers E5 resting upon the circumferential rims or lips E6'. ln the form of Figure 2 the elbow D2-.may be laterally `extended somewhat if necessary, as at E2, in order to permit vva.- riation in size of the member El.

= Referring to Figure 4 l illustrate a further variation of radiation member applicable to a'base like-or substantially like that shown in Figures 1 and 2. I illustrate therein a radiation member having a iiat to diameter greatly exceeding that of t e base. T-he lower wallGr1 -is provided with a. central downwardly extendingflange G2 which conforms'closelyto the portion A5' o f the member A4, and seats on the shoulder A". G2 is a. circumferential wall, herein shown as cylindrical, joining the top and bottom mem- G of' bers G and G1. G is any lsuitable apron, of a diameter substantially that of the member G3, and secured thereto, for example by the circumferential tension member G6, the member G3 being rovided, at its junction with the member (El, with a slight lateral enlargement G7. A laterally extended flue member GB is necessary, which passes through the member G5, as at G", to communicate with the elbow D2 and flue D5. rIhe member G5 may be of fabric, slit for example as at G G10, for use as'a brooder or hover, for young chicks, the chickens passing freely in through the slits, and enjoying the warmth within.

Referring to the form of Figures 5 and 6 I illustrate a somewhat di'erent form of I base which includes for example a rectangular base wall H apertured for air admission as at H1. Upon any suitable bottom or frame or supporting means H2 is positioned a mixtion of parts without departing from the spirit of my invention. I therefore wish my description and drawings to be taken as in a broad sense illustrative and diagrammatic rather than -as limiting me to my specific showing.

The use and operation of my invention are as follows: I-ind it desirable to provide ,a burner or hbater -or stove in which the combustion chamber or fuel chamber or mixing chamber is readily accessible. I haveshown my invention in`connection with a fluid hydrocarbon burner, in whicha-liquid hydrocarbonis supplied, as' along the `line C, to the bottom of a chamber formed by the wall B3 and the bottom B4, The liquid hydrocarbon is gasiiied or vaporized in response to the heat of combustion above it, `and as' it .rises it is mixed with a primary air supply entering through the apertures B5. This preliminary mixture then receives a secondary air supply through the apertures B6, and burns o at or above the top of the mixing chamber so formed, preferably largely above it. Heat ris radiated from the radiating member JA7 H" or the like. The flue, however, is associatedwith the base-and lies in the ge eral level of the mixing chamber. Thus the heated products of combustion are trapped in the radiation member and do not escape through the flue until they have suiiiciently lectively to a single base.

shown inFigure 1 may be employed with a lost their heat to circulate downwardly through the level of the flue. The result is a very economical and efficient use 'of the heated products of combustion, and in' practice the fiue D*i is relatively cold, as compared to the hot and often overheated flue of a heatwardly about and off of the ange A5, and

in the form of Figures 5 and 6 the radiation member may be moved on its hinge' H", in order to permit ready access to the mixing chamber, which may be cleaned, repaired, or the like. Not only is such a disposition advantageous in the use of the device, but it is highly advantageous in manufacture and assembly and in shipping. Thus a standard base may be employed, to which may be applied a considerable variety of different radiation members, which may vary widely in size and shape and function. The same user may, if desired, have two or more different radiation members which he can apply se- Thus the base garage heater inwinter. It may be converted into a laundry stove by the application of the radiation member E, shown in Figure 2. It may be converted into a brooder or hover by application of the members shown in Figure 4.

Whereas I have shown my invention as applied toa hydrocarbon burner, it is clear that it' may also-be employed with burners burning other fuels and I do not wish to be` said mixing chamber for mixture with the air, a drum mounted upon said base and surroundlng sald mlxmg chamber, a ilue mounted upon said drum and 1n communication with the space between said drumand mixing chamber, the connection between drum and flue being .below the upper edge of said drum, and ai radiation member movably mounted upon said drum, the interior of said radiation member being in communicayt1on withthe space within the mixing chamber and with the space between mixing chamber and drum.

Q. I n a burner, a base, a mixing chamber mountedr upon said base and having air inlet means, means for delivering a fluid fuel to said mixing chamber for mixture with the jair, a drum mounted upon said base and surrounding said mixing chamber, a flue mounted upon said drum ,and in communication2 with the space between said drum and mixing chamber, the connection between drum and flue being below the upper edge of said drum and a radiation member removably mounted upon said drum, the interior of said radiation member being in vcommunication with the space within the mixing chamber and with the space between mixing chamber and drum. 3. In a burner, a base, a mixing chamber mounted upon said base and having air inlet means, means for delivering a fluid fuel to said mixing chamber for mixture with the air, a drum mounted upon said base and surrounding said mixing chamber, a flue mounted upon said drum and in communication with the space between said drum and mixing chamber, the connection between drum and flue being belowthe upper edge of said drum, and a radiation member hinged upon said drum, the interior of said radiation member being in communication with the space within the mixing chamber and with the space between mixing chamber and drum.

4. In a burner, a base, a mixing chamber mounted upon said base and having air inlet means, means for delivering a Huid fuel to said mixing chamber for mixture with the air, a drum mounted upon said base and surrounding said mixing chamber, a flue mounted upon said drum and in communication with the space between said drum and mixing chamber, the connection betweenv drum and flue being below the upper edge of said drum,

vand a radiation member movably mounted upon said drum, the opposed portions of radiation member and drum being formed to permita ready slip fit, the radiation member being' slidably vremovable from the drum, the drum including a portion adapted to underly and support the lower edge of the radiation member, the interior-pf said-radiation member being in communication with the space within themixing chaml ber and with the space between mixing chami A ber and drum.

5. In a burner, a base, a mixing chamber mounted -upon said base `and having ailinlet means, means for delivering a fluid fuel to said mixing chamber for mixture withthe air, a drum mounted upon said base and surrounding said mixinglchamber, a/flue mounted upon said drum and lin communication with'the space between said drum andmixing chamber, the connection between drum and flue being below the upper edge of said drum, the drum being prvide'd with supporting means adapted to receive, selectively, a plu- 'rality of radiating members of diferent form,

the interior of each such radiation member being in communication rwith the space within the mixing'chamber and 'with the space between chamber and drum.

6.` In a burner, a base, an open topped mixing chamber mounted upon said base and having air inlet means positioned below the upper edge of the chamber, means for delivering a fluid fuel to saidmixingchamber,adrum surrounding said mixing chamber, the base including a bottom closure connecting said l drum with a wall of said mixing chamber, a flue mounted upon said drum, the connection between drum and iue being below the upper edge of said drum, and a radiation member removably positioned upon said drum, the interior of said radiation member being in communication with the space within the mixing chamber with the space between mixing chamber and the drum.

7. In a device `for burning fluid hydrocarbons, a` base, an open vtopped chamber supported upon said base, means associated with he base forsupplying Huid hydro-carbon fuel to said-mixing chamber, means for supplying primar and secondary air for mixture with the uel in the'mixing chamber, a flue, mounted upon the base, adapted to carry od the exhaust gases of combustion, and a closed radiation member movably positioned vupon the base the interior of said member being in communication with and overlying the interior of the mixing chamber, and being in communication with the iue, the connection between Hue and base being located exteriorly of the mixing chamber and at a level belowl the level of connection between base and radiation member.

8.` In a burner, a base, a mixing chamber mounted upon' the base, means for supplying air to said mixin chamber, means for supplying a duid hydro-carbon-to said mixing chamber, a Hue mounted upon said base, in communication with the mixing chamber, and a radiation member movably positioned upon said basev at a level above that of the flue; the interior of the radiation member being in communication with the interior of the mixing-chamber and with the flue.

9. 'In a burner, a base, a mixing chambermounted upon the base, means for supplying a1r to said mixing chamber, means for supplym a Huid hydro-carbon to said'mixing cham er, a flue mounted uponfsaid base, in communication with the mixing chamber, and a radiation member movably positioned upon said base at a level above that of the Hue,

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the interior of the radiation member being in communication with the interior of the mixing chamber and with the flue, said radiation member including a lateral extension substantially exceeding the base in diameter, and a iexible housing member depending therefrom. 1- 5 v -10.v In a burner, a base, a mixing chamber air to said mixing chamber, means for supplymg a fluid hydro-carbon to said mixing chamber, a Hue mounted upon said base, in

communication with the mixing chamber,K

mounted upon the base, means for supplying and a radiation member movably positioned A upon said base at a level above that of theflue, the interior of the radiation member being in communication with the interior of the mixing chamber and with the flue, the radiation member having a flat top, the top being apertured, and covers adapted to close said apertures.

Signed at Santa Fe, county of Santa Fe and State of New Mexico, this 3rd day of November, 1930.

JAMES L. BREESE, JR. 

